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Junis (2-1) allowed four earned runs on seven hits while walking one and striking out seven to take the loss Saturday against the Angels.

Junis was one was one of the hottest pitchers entering Saturday's game but was outdone by an Angels lineup that has been swinging hot bats. He gave up home runs in three consecutive innings, accounting for all of the earned runs he allowed. On the positive side of things, Junis remained deceptive in the strike zone, generating 11 swinging strikes and seven strikeouts. He should remain a popular addition to fantasy rosters despite this poor start.

Yarbrough will start Sunday's matchup with the Phillies, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Sunday is a scheduled bullpen game for the Rays, but Yarbrough is a good choice to start the contest given his experience as a starter in the minors. He's pitched four innings on two occasions this season, so that seems like a reasonable expectation for how long he'll stay in Sunday's contest. He'll take the hill opposite Ben Lively in the series finale.

Saupold is the leading candidate to be called up as the 26th man for Sunday's doubleheader, John Wagner of The Toledo Blade reports.

MLB rules allow teams to call up an extra player from the minor leagues for doubleheaders and return them immediately following the nightcap. Saupold's ability to work multiple innings makes him a good bet to head to the majors, though no official move has been made at this point.

Manager Rick Renteria said that Fulmer will start Wednesday's game against the Athletics, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Fulmer seemed to be in line for Sunday's start against the Twins earlier in the week, but the entire series wound up getting postponed due to inclement weather. As a result, Fulmer will now make his next start against Andrew Triggs for the series finale in Oakland.

Manager Rick Renteria said that Lopez will take the hill Monday against the Athletics, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Lopez was originally scheduled for Sunday's contest, but he'll be pushed back a day due to the early postponement of the game. He lines up to face right-hander Daniel Mengden in what will likely be a two-start week for Lopez.

Lopez will not pitch as scheduled Sunday against the Twins as the game has already been cancelled due to inclement weather.

Lopez was originally scheduled to start Friday, but that game was postponed. His start was moved to Sunday, but that game has also been postponed. With three cancelled games in a row, Chicago's plan for their starters is not yet clear. Lopez could start the team's next game Monday in Oakland, though Opening Day starter James Shields will be able to throw on four days' rest that day, while Lucas Giolito will be able to throw on full rest Tuesday.

Lawrence was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma on Saturday.

He gave up five earned runs in 1.2 innings in his most recent outing, which likely sealed his fate for when Nelson Cruz came off the DL and the Mariners needed to clear a spot on the 25-man roster. Lawrence will provide organizational depth going forward.

Hendricks (groin strain) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Saturday, Julian McWilliams of The Athletic Bay Area reports.

He strained his right groin Friday, so this move was inevitable. Ryan Dull came off the DL in a corresponding move and will take Hendricks' place in the big-league bullpen. Hendricks gave up three runs with one strikeout in three innings this season prior to the injury

Pomeranz (forearm) will join the big-league rotation at some point next week, Jason Mastrodonato of the Boston Herald reports.

He logged 5.1 innings in a rehab start Friday, so if he returns on normal rest he would start Wednesday on the road against the Angels, though the exact return date has not yet been confirmed. Hopefully that news comes down before weekly lineups lock, but in the event that it does not, it still sounds like he can be deployed next week.

Updating earlier reports, Lopez is now scheduled to start Sunday's game in Minnesota.

With rainouts on both Friday and Saturday, the White Sox rotation is a bit of a fluid mess, but Lopez at least is in line to make a start this weekend, with Miguel Gonzalez and his 8.68 ERA likely getting skipped. If the weather in Minneapolis cooperates, Lopez will face Lance Lynn on Sunday.